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Topic Review (Newest First)

11-18-2010 05:51 PM

steel

Quote:

Originally Posted by ffiill

Here in UK three levels same as in US-however you are only allowed to operate at sea on full licence.Just been reading up on this for whats called in UK intermediate licence.

When you're in international waters, does it even matter?

11-12-2010 07:51 AM

SVAuspicious

From qrz.com it looks like KA9GAT hasn't been reissued. If you pass the tests again you can apply under the vanity call program to get your old call back. I think there is a small fee.

The tests aren't hard.

11-11-2010 10:09 PM

Stuff4Toys

Just a quick question:

Had my Tech licence KA9GAT but dropped it waaaaaay back in 1985. Can I get my licence re-instated? Keep the same old call letters? Used to be active in MARS, teletype, HF and 2 meters.

11-11-2010 07:46 PM

Silverstreak01

Does anyone know of a net for us old salts??

73 KD4LZL

11-11-2010 04:03 PM

rikhall

Killarny Sailor

Congratulations. You will have a lot of fun with it.

73 de VE9RIK

11-11-2010 12:48 PM

carl762

Congratulations.

I started studying for the Tech license, stopped, now have to start all over again. Need to find my Gordon West book. Now that I have a boat, I definitely want to be able to use my Icom T90A HT.

Or you can get the 5x5 software to study for the Ham for $30 and get the morse software for free. I have used this software to pass a number of tests.

11-11-2010 10:36 AM

Boasun

Gesh! All I have is a GMDSS license...
But can I use that on Ham freqs??

11-11-2010 09:13 AM

svTrekka

Congratulation from KF5DIU…

09-19-2010 06:31 PM

jackdale

Quote:

Originally Posted by F4d3d

Congratulations.

I'm interested in becoming a HAM operator - what time commitment was involved to properly prepare for the exam? Did you write the Canadian exam or the American one? Do you have any other information that I might find useful in deciding if I should take the plunge?

In Calgary, you can contact the Calgary Amateur Radio Association (Welcome to CARA)